age 84, May 2, 2017 Preceded in death by parents Homer and Mildred Lightell, husband Ralph Vance. Survived by sister Shirley Pechar, brother Dennis Lightell; children Jean (Wayne) Bennett, Brenda Foster, John (Laurie) Vance; grandchildren Matt, Beth, Rachel, Tina, Julia, Gabby, Annjolie, Jason, Kyle, Mickala and Lindsay; 13 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and friends. The family will receive friends at a memorial gathering on Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Bethany Funeral Home located at 8201 Harrison Street, Omaha, NE. Private interment at St. John's cemetery.